I went to JR's Auto Clinic based off of the three other
comments this shop has received. Given the fact that I
have done my own timing belt changes, brake job (Disc and
Drum), changing alternators, etc...I was looking for a shop
to do this for me as my time has grown thin for such
projects. I was looking for a reliable, trustworthy place,
and I have found it.
I had my power steering fluid, tranny fluid and oil and
filter changed on my 2007 Toyota Corolla. The owner
recommended not to change the brake fluid until
40,000.....instead of upselling me. I said if the fuel
filter need changing, go for it. They inspected it and said I did not need to replace it yet. I dropped my car off and had my wife pick me up. When the car was done, they called me promptly, and I picked it up....car was clean inside and out.
While I was in the waiting area I overheard a technician
telling another customer that her brakes were safe and did
not need changing right at the moment, that they would be
more than sufficient to make it back to her hometown....instead of upselling her and telling her it needed to be taken care of right now.
Honest shop. Honest people. Good attitude. These guys
know there stuff from one gearhead to another.

Nov 21, 2004

My first experience with JR's: My son's car, a Honda, was
cutting off during driving on Interstate and in town -
with no warning. Son took car to two different machanics
in Tampa got ripped off. To make a long story short son
brought car do us (parents0. We loaned him a car. Took
Honda to JR's from a referral. Had car for three weeks.
Got Honda back: $350. On way to Tampa from Fort Myers on I-
75 for delivery to son. Car does same exact thing as
before we took it to be fixed. Lip off I-75 to US41 - car
dies - cannot get started. Call JR (33 miles away) on cell
phone. Owner Don paid for tow truck and had the car for
another three week. This time HE himself worked on and
off. They test drove it to the place where they picked it
up - worked famously. We got the car - PRICE - ZERO!!! He
made a customer out of me forever! He is a TRUE honest
mechanic and good guy!!!

Aug 19, 2006

Always delightful to go in and feel welcome. They do not
treat you like you are an idiot...explain things clearly
and discuss options...

Nov 26, 2008

They have worked on my Toyota Avalon twice in the past two
years. Brake job last year and replaced timing belt this
year. Both were competent and fairly priced. Don explained
what was needed and what was not needed. He reminded me
that it was a good idea to change the water pump at same
time (for no extra labor cost) when the timing belt was
changed. How many dealers would charge extra labor for than
even though it is no more work as the pump needed to be
removed anyway? They also flushed out the cooling system
for no extra charge as it was really getting bad (still
original fluid after 7 years!)
Don is a real gentleman and runs a great shop.